She is survived by four sons, William J. Burzenski and Paul J. Burzenski, both of Sterling, Ronald E. Burzenski of Boylston and Stephen H. Burzenski of Maryland; a daughter, Mary Ann Stevens of Florida; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, William E. Burzenski, who died in 1993, and their daughter, Joan Burzenski, who died in 1971. Nine brothers also predeceased her.

Mrs. Burzenski was born and raised in Sterling, daughter of Joseph and Alexandria (Naumowicz) Gargulinski, and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Sterling High School, and a 1938 graduate of Fitchburg State College.

For 25 years before her retirement, she taught first grade at Butterick Elementary School, Sterling.

She was a founding member of St. Richard of Chichester Church.

Mrs. Burzenski's funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, from McNally and Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Richard of Chichester Church, 4 Bridge St., Sterling. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m.